The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died May 29, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Killed were:

Capt. Joseph W. Schultz, 36, of Port Angeles, Wash.

Staff Sgt. Martin R. Apolinar, 28, of Glendale, Ariz.

Sgt. Aaron J. Blasjo, 25, of Riverside, Calif.

For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command at 910-432-6005.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

R3V3LATIONS

06-01-2011, 10:09

RIP gentlemen, thank you for all you have done.

FMF DOC

06-01-2011, 10:09

RIP Warriors

ObliqueApproach

06-01-2011, 10:12

Rest In Peace

Rogue

06-01-2011, 10:16

Rest in Peace

PedOncoDoc

06-01-2011, 10:38

Terrible news. :(

Rest in peace, Warriors. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

wet dog

06-01-2011, 10:39

Rest in peace brothers, you will not be forgotten.

Shadow1911

06-01-2011, 10:40

RIP Brothers.

Red Flag 1

06-01-2011, 10:46

Rest In God's Peace Warriors.

Dusty

06-01-2011, 10:52

Prayers out

Susa

06-01-2011, 11:00

Rest In Peace brave men.
Praying for your grieving families.

HQ6

06-01-2011, 11:04

It always makes my heart sad to hear that we have suffered losses. My heart sinks when it is names with which I am familiar. Even more so when it is the husband of a lady I know and like. They will all be in my prayers.

MtnGoat

06-01-2011, 11:05

heard the terrible news this weekend.

Rest in peace, Warriors!!

Prays for all the grieving families.

Blue Skies and Soft Landings Brother!!!

Roguish Lawyer

06-01-2011, 11:14

RIP and thank you

azmg

06-01-2011, 11:30

RIP and thank you for your service

orion5

06-01-2011, 11:35

Rest in Peace, Warriors. Prayers to your families and brothers.

greenberetTFS

06-01-2011, 11:43

God Bless,Rest in Peace Warriors.............:(

Big Teddy

Agoge2

06-01-2011, 11:49

Rest in Peace Warriors. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. Prayers out for their family, friends and fellow Warriors.

ZonieDiver

06-01-2011, 12:10

Rest In Peace.

SF_BHT

06-01-2011, 12:21

Rest in Peace Brothers............

BKKMAN

06-01-2011, 12:32

Rest in Peace

11Ber

06-01-2011, 13:59

Just got back to camp from their ceremony at BAF. Joe was a good TL and an awesome guy to work with. Marty was the epitome of a SF warrior. Didn't know Aaron too well but his fellow MWD handler's had nothing but great things to say of him. Keep their families and ODA 3333 and all of AOB 3330 in your prayers. See you in Valhalla brothers.

Rest in peace soldiers, a day does not go by that I don't think of the everlasting sacrifices made by our brothers and their families. I know it doesn't mean much but, thank you for your service and your bravery.